Zaxara, the Exemplary
$2.50
$2.50Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#85
Current Rank
#104
Last Week
#69
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Zaxara | Necrobloom | EDH Gameplay
That's Gonna Leave A Mark! High Power EDH (Bracket 4) Zaxara Vs. Lae'zel Vs. Pantlaza Vs. Vaevictis
MTG Commander Gameplay! Alesha V Xavier V Zaxara V Brallin/Shabraz! Does the bracket system matter?
Epic MTG Commander Battle! Final Fantasy’s Stiltzkin vs. Sidar Jabari vs. Zaxara vs. Phelddagrif!
Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #7 | Guff vs. Runo vs. Zaxara vs. Kyler
Arin Hanson, DrLupo, Kyle Hill, *and* Jim TSF in one double episode! | Commander at Home Episode 54
The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay
CEDH Gameplay, featuring a new commander. Nadu vs Thrasios/Yoshimaru vs Tymna/Kraum vs Zaxara
cEDH madness! What’s best? Tutors, mana, combos or life drain? Sisay-Zaxara-Thrasios/Vial-Talion
More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Owlin Spiralmancer+28% Synergy
$0.30
Brass Infiniscope+27% Synergy
$0.31
Geometer's Arthropod+27% Synergy
$0.27
Primo, the Unbounded+26% Synergy
$1.29
Mind into Matter+22% Synergy
$0.44
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+80% Synergy
$0.28
Unbound Flourishing+74% Synergy
$2.71
Hungering Hydra+63% Synergy
$3.96
Primordial Hydra+63% Synergy
$1.47
Voracious Hydra+61% Synergy
$5.12
Steelbane Hydra+60% Synergy
$0.38
Exsanguinate+58% Synergy
$0.47
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.36
Animist's Awakening+57% Synergy
$0.37
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+56% Synergy
$0.88
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$0.32
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.33
Goldvein Hydra+56% Synergy
$2.85
Genesis Hydra+54% Synergy
$0.40
Stonecoil Serpent+53% Synergy
$0.31
Lifeblood Hydra+53% Synergy
$0.37
Villainous Wealth+53% Synergy
$0.37
Corpsejack Menace+44% Synergy
$0.92
Branching Evolution+43% Synergy
$6.44
Cultivate+15% Synergy
$0.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+5% Synergy
$15.52
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$41.55
Demonic Tutor+0% Synergy
$72.88
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$18.15
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$129.20
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
$28.68
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
$61.79
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$66.59
Fierce Guardianship-1% Synergy
$58.38
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Vastwood Hydra+48% Synergy
$1.47
Mistcutter Hydra+48% Synergy
$3.30
Kalonian Hydra+47% Synergy
$6.18
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$5.27
Nexos+40% Synergy
$13.93
Hooded Hydra+40% Synergy
$1.21
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.32
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+37% Synergy
$2.60
Protean Hydra+36% Synergy
$4.16
Neverwinter Hydra+32% Synergy
$8.61
Managorger Hydra+29% Synergy
$1.29
Benevolent Hydra+28% Synergy
$1.22
Capricopian+27% Synergy
$2.59
Ingenious Prodigy+23% Synergy
$0.28
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$29.65
Kodama of the West Tree+22% Synergy
$22.21
Fanatic of Rhonas+21% Synergy
$9.96
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+20% Synergy
$0.25
Kinetic Ooze+20% Synergy
$0.32
Altered Ego+20% Synergy
$0.28
Wren's Run Hydra+18% Synergy
$0.26
Zimone, Infinite Analyst+18% Synergy
$0.44
Nev, the Practical Dean+17% Synergy
$0.30
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+16% Synergy
$0.36
Vorel of the Hull Clade+16% Synergy
$0.31
Sporocyst+15% Synergy
$16.77
Mossborn Hydra+15% Synergy
$13.15
Feral Hydra+15% Synergy
$0.37
Hydra Broodmaster+13% Synergy
$0.37
Gyre Sage+13% Synergy
$4.40
Walking Ballista+12% Synergy
$11.87
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+12% Synergy
$53.46
Wildwood Scourge+11% Synergy
$0.15
Ochre Jelly+11% Synergy
$0.42
Rampaging Yao Guai+11% Synergy
$6.43
Warden of the Grove+11% Synergy
$2.42
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+10% Synergy
$36.03
Nimbus Swimmer+9% Synergy
$0.22
Tyrant Guard+8% Synergy
$5.98
Kruphix, God of Horizons+8% Synergy
$3.69
Gadwick, the Wizened+7% Synergy
$0.75
Hydra Trainer+7% Synergy
$0.21
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+7% Synergy
$3.81
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$2.48
Roaming Throne+4% Synergy
$48.03
Bloom Tender+3% Synergy
$12.79
Llanowar Elves+1% Synergy
$0.23
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$0.44
Birds of Paradise-1% Synergy
$11.93
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.27
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+44% Synergy
$0.23
Repulsive Mutation+37% Synergy
$0.92
Thassa's Intervention+34% Synergy
$0.39
Condescend+31% Synergy
$0.54
Blue Sun's Zenith+30% Synergy
$2.52
Erebos's Intervention+29% Synergy
$0.43
Inspiring Call+29% Synergy
$0.40
Syncopate+28% Synergy
$0.20
Tyvar's Stand+19% Synergy
$0.43
Slice from the Shadows+17% Synergy
$0.25
Icy Blast+15% Synergy
$0.91
Power Sink+14% Synergy
$0.13
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.28
Stroke of Genius+11% Synergy
$0.26
Black Sun's Twilight+11% Synergy
$0.39
Silkguard+11% Synergy
$0.35
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$14.58
March of Swirling Mist+11% Synergy
$5.44
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.26
Drown in Dreams+10% Synergy
$2.80
Death Denied+8% Synergy
$0.28
Clash of Wills+6% Synergy
$0.23
Spell Burst+6% Synergy
$0.40
Logic Knot+6% Synergy
$0.28
Death Wind+6% Synergy
$0.09
Mana Drain+6% Synergy
$55.81
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.51
Even the Score+5% Synergy
$0.48
Invigorating Surge+4% Synergy
$0.32
March of Wretched Sorrow+4% Synergy
$0.33
Krosan Grip+4% Synergy
$1.71
Return of the Wildspeaker+3% Synergy
$0.82
Chord of Calling+1% Synergy
$6.12
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.30
Entish Restoration+1% Synergy
$3.89
Deadly Rollick+0% Synergy
$27.90
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$0.96
Mutational Advantage-1% Synergy
$7.81
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$3.62
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.22
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.18
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
$3.90
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
$2.03
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.30
Assassin's Trophy-11% Synergy
$0.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$1.96
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+46% Synergy
$0.32
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$42.36
Profane Command+39% Synergy
$0.35
Mind Spring+27% Synergy
$0.27
Kodama's Reach+19% Synergy
$1.48
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$18.50
Blue Sun's Twilight+17% Synergy
$0.48
Open into Wonder+15% Synergy
$0.39
Open the Way+13% Synergy
$0.77
Pest Infestation+12% Synergy
$0.52
Doppelgang+11% Synergy
$2.30
Expansion Algorithm+9% Synergy
$2.35
Mathemagics+8% Synergy
$3.69
Nylea's Intervention+8% Synergy
$0.66
Aggressive Biomancy+8% Synergy
$0.38
Mass Manipulation+8% Synergy
$1.76
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$28.49
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$52.76
Wildest Dreams+7% Synergy
$0.51
Gaze of Granite+7% Synergy
$0.23
Black Sun's Zenith+7% Synergy
$0.31
Wave Goodbye+7% Synergy
$1.00
Green Sun's Twilight+7% Synergy
$0.32
Damnable Pact+7% Synergy
$3.07
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.40
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.25
Nature's Lore+6% Synergy
$2.43
Overwhelming Stampede+6% Synergy
$2.34
Silver Scrutiny+5% Synergy
$0.25
Fangs of Kalonia+5% Synergy
$0.34
Exponential Growth+4% Synergy
$0.52
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$4.52
Migration Path+3% Synergy
$0.32
Farseek+3% Synergy
$0.56
Three Visits+3% Synergy
$5.30
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.93
Diabolic Tutor+2% Synergy
$2.11
Nature's Rhythm+1% Synergy
$5.49
Explore+0% Synergy
$0.22
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$6.50
Toxic Deluge-9% Synergy
$5.18
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+33% Synergy
$70.05
The Earth Crystal+22% Synergy
$11.65
The Great Henge+15% Synergy
$62.97
Fractal Harness+10% Synergy
$0.24
Lightning Greaves+10% Synergy
$4.39
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+10% Synergy
$4.71
Combine Chrysalis+6% Synergy
$0.29
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$1.91
Doubling Cube+6% Synergy
$31.93
Horizon Stone+4% Synergy
$1.29
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+45% Synergy
$32.45
Simic Ascendancy+34% Synergy
$0.40
Freed from the Real+33% Synergy
$9.62
Terrasymbiosis+29% Synergy
$7.57
Pemmin's Aura+24% Synergy
$11.10
Mana Reflection+16% Synergy
$2.38
Lattice Library+14% Synergy
$0.25
Hardened Scales+13% Synergy
$1.64
Mana Bloom+12% Synergy
$0.24
Hydra's Growth+12% Synergy
$1.80
Primal Vigor+11% Synergy
$14.10
Retribution of the Ancients+9% Synergy
$0.52
Innkeeper's Talent+9% Synergy
$9.72
Up the Beanstalk+9% Synergy
$2.67
Loading Zone+8% Synergy
$1.04
Parallel Lives+8% Synergy
$35.62
Court of Garenbrig+8% Synergy
$16.01
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$7.90
Elemental Bond+7% Synergy
$3.90
Springleaf Parade+6% Synergy
$9.26
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$5.26
Colossal Majesty+5% Synergy
$1.45
Virtue of Strength+5% Synergy
$4.09
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.31
Zendikar Resurgent+5% Synergy
$2.67
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
$25.95
Wilderness Reclamation+4% Synergy
$1.71
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$8.03
Unnatural Growth+4% Synergy
$2.84
Tribute to the World Tree+3% Synergy
$13.56
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.43
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$26.78
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$12.12
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+13% Synergy
$1.01
Nissa, Steward of Elements+9% Synergy
$0.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+24% Synergy
$2.99
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.36
Temple of the False God+18% Synergy
$0.33
Rogue's Passage+15% Synergy
$0.36
Castle Garenbrig+10% Synergy
$7.56
Three Tree City+8% Synergy
$24.28
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$1.99
Evendo, Waking Haven+5% Synergy
$12.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
$51.80
Mosswort Bridge+4% Synergy
$0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$15.65
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$33.13
Alchemist's Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.32
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$9.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
$64.75
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.46
Bojuka Bog-6% Synergy
$0.73
Boseiju, Who Endures-7% Synergy
$51.21
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$30.54
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+57% Synergy
$0.33
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.31
The Eternity Elevator+10% Synergy
$1.31
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$2.50
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$3.30
Simic Signet+6% Synergy
$0.30
Thran Dynamo+6% Synergy
$5.50
Chromatic Lantern+4% Synergy
$4.40
Everflowing Chalice+4% Synergy
$0.32
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$1.10
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.33
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$1.20
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
$2.20
Talisman of Curiosity-5% Synergy
$0.44
Talisman of Resilience-5% Synergy
$0.38
Talisman of Dominance-8% Synergy
$1.63
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.28
Simic Growth Chamber+8% Synergy
$0.32
Turbulent Wilderness+6% Synergy
$5.12
Zagoth Triome+6% Synergy
$26.33
Opulent Palace+6% Synergy
$0.33
Forest+6% Synergy
$2.00
Rejuvenating Springs+5% Synergy
$7.70
Island+5% Synergy
$2.00
Swamp+5% Synergy
$2.00
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$4.88
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.30
Cavern of Souls+4% Synergy
$50.28
Undergrowth Stadium+3% Synergy
$5.45
Flooded Grove+3% Synergy
$0.35
Sodden Verdure+3% Synergy
$1.10
Dreamroot Cascade+2% Synergy
$0.84
Thornwood Falls+2% Synergy
$0.14
Deathcap Glade+2% Synergy
$1.89
Jungle Hollow+2% Synergy
$0.20
Sunken Hollow+2% Synergy
$0.35
Dimir Aqueduct+1% Synergy
$0.34
Golgari Rot Farm+1% Synergy
$0.31
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.21
Yavimaya Coast+0% Synergy
$0.29
Twilight Mire+0% Synergy
$0.39
Temple of Mystery0% Synergy
$0.31
Breeding Pool-1% Synergy
$10.30
Shipwreck Marsh-1% Synergy
$6.83
Hinterland Harbor-1% Synergy
$0.31
Morphic Pool-1% Synergy
$27.97
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Llanowar Wastes-2% Synergy
$0.47
Overgrown Tomb-2% Synergy
$9.55
Bayou-2% Synergy
Underground Sea-2% Synergy
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.12
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.82
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$3.30
Underground River-4% Synergy
$1.47
Watery Grave-4% Synergy
$10.34
Temple of Deceit-5% Synergy
$0.24
Foreboding Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.18
Woodland Cemetery-6% Synergy
$0.40
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.31
Darkwater Catacombs-6% Synergy
$0.33
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.16
Misty Rainforest-7% Synergy
$37.32
Verdant Catacombs-8% Synergy
$31.32
Drowned Catacomb-9% Synergy
$1.76
Polluted Delta-9% Synergy
$19.48
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